Fish oil supplements are an ideal complement to your pet’s diet because they
supply omega-3 fatty acids, which your dog or cat’s body cannot sufficiently
produce on its own. Still in doubt? Here are the top 10 reasons why it’s
important to supplement your dog or cat’s daily intake with a quality fish oil
supplement. More...

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Most of the rescue organizations who receive funding from our non-profit spend
the majority of their energies trying to find loving homes for the animals
they've saved. The harsh reality is, despite these heroic efforts, some animals
will never be adopted.

In the last couple of decades, there’s been a dramatic drop in the rates of
euthanasia. One of the consequences of more humane treatment by shelters is that
the same animals who would’ve been put down are now living long lives, thanks to
significant advances in veterinary medicine. Providing for their physical and
emotional care can be costly, and divert resources from homing efforts. More...

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As long as people have shared their homes with pets, dog and cat lovers have
debated which animal is more intelligent. Canine enthusiasts tout that dogs have
been trained and bred for thousands of years to herd, hunt, assist, protect,
perform tricks and obey verbal commands. Cat aficionados, on the other hand, say
that cats are simply too smart to do the sort of tricks that dogs eagerly
perform. Whereas dogs have been bred for utility, cats have been bred mostly for
appearance, leading many to believe that dogs have superior intellectual
capabilities. But, really, is it feasible to accurately compare the intelligence
of these two species? More...

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We’re delighted to share news of another grant awarded by The Dr. Jane
Foundation. This month’s featured recipient is the Dahlonega Lumpkin County
Humane Society (aka, TLC Humane Society), a devoted group of rescuers wholly
committed to saving the lives of dogs and cats in Georgia.

Based in the town of Dahlonega, the TLC Humane Society is the only no-kill,
non-profit shelter in town. They maintain both a physical shelter facility and a
foster-care program. The shelter is nestled on six beautiful acres and features
a ‘Puppy Palace’ with room for pups to roam and rest. More...

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The season of giving is upon us once again. Many of us will be spending time
with family and friends, and probably doing a bit of frantic last-minute
shopping. Although the holidays are a blur of such activities, it’s also the
time of year many of us pause to reflect on our own lives, and consider the
impact we’ve had on the lives of others.

As I look back on 2014, I feel truly honored and grateful to be part of a
company devoted to the health and well being of companion animals. From our
unbeatable customer care providers to our top-notch warehouse workers, from
accounting to marketing, and everyone in between, we’re all pet people. It’s not
uncommon to see a dog or two in our offices on one of our ‘take your pet to
work’ days. Helping companion animals lead healthier, longer and happier lives
is not just our company commitment … it’s a personal mission that guides our
work every day. More...

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Animal hoarding is not just a complicated psychological disorder, it’s a
public health danger. Most recently popularized by Animal Planet’s
‘Confessions’, animal hoarding is a growing problem in the U.S. Current
estimates put the number of animals trapped every year in hoarding situations at
250,000. Experts believe that many more remain unreported, and thus uncounted.
Dogs and cats aren’t the only species ‘collected’ … reptiles, rabbits, birds,
rodents, even farm animals may be accumulated by hoarders. More...

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Charitable work is central to our mission of well-being for all. It’s so
important to us that every order placed on our site aids homeless animals.

As the charitable arm of Life’s Abundance, The Dr. Jane Foundation provides
financial support to the small and medium-size rescue groups who work to prevent
animal homelessness, abuse and chronic neglect.

Our non-profit proudly bears the name of our Pet Product Formulator, Dr. Jane
Bicks, whose lifetime of dedication to improving the lives of companion animals
serves as a continual source of inspiration for our good works. More...

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With advances in veterinary medicine in the past 30 years, we now have more tools than ever before to treat disease. As a consequence, dogs and cats are living longer, which means plenty of visits to the vet’s office.

As long as there are no major medical issues to contend with – just wellness checks and treatments for the occasional injury or illness – there’s a pretty low level risk of tension between a vet and a pet parent. But when things go badly, such as with a terminal diagnosis, that risk can escalate dramatically. Pet parents can often be so uncomfortable thinking about end-of-life care, much less talking it through, that they become defensive when discussing treatments for a terminally ill companion animal.More...

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Recently, I read an article about dogs and cats that are considered “less adoptable” due to their age, breed or traits. This item was written in connection with Petfinder's “Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet-Week”, which is celebrated the last week of September. I was surprised to find out that black cats are still considered less adoptable mainly due to superstition; hard to believe considering it’s 2014. My husband and I have shared our home with a black cat for 15 years. Lucky Boy is not only handsome with his dark fur and big green eyes, but he’s funny and playful … a complete joy. So it occurred to me that our readers have had similar positive experiences with their supposed “less adoptable” companion animals. By sharing our stories, together we can help increase the adoption rates of less fortunate animals and encourage more families to experience the delight of sharing their lives with pets that may not be considered perfect but have so much love and appreciation to give.More...

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What do you think are the most common pet poisonings? Rat poison?
Insecticides? The Pet Poison Hotline publishes a list of most common poisonings
reported in dogs and cats - many of these items are non-toxic to humans but can
be deadly to fur babies. In this month’s post, we’ll be taking a look at some of the
dangers lurking in your home and how to best to protect your pet kids. More...